Iyris is a KAUST Solar Center spin-out formed in 2018 seeking to develop transparent photovoltaics for buildings and greenhouses as well as their corresponding systems. In this talk, we will outline some of the ‘balance-of-systems’ design considerations which are somewhat unique to the building-integrated nature of our solar panels: An example being cost-effective, per-panel maximum power point tracking to harvest the greatest amount of solar energy available.

In addition, we will discuss some of the hidden benefits to our transparent photovoltaic technology, including a significant reduction in heat transmission through the solar panel. In high irradiance and hot climates such as Saudi Arabia, this heat reduction significantly contributes to the value proposition of Iyris photovoltaic windows.